Cornell University
October 8, 2025 5:30 pm
This debate will be hosted on October 8th at Cornell University. The debate resolution is: “Be it resolved: American global dominance is the best defense against tyranny and evil.” Arguing the affirmative is Mary Kissel, Executive VP and Senior Policy Advisor, Stephens, Inc.; Former Advisor to Secretary of State under Michael R. Pompeo. Arguing the negative is Justin Logan, Director of Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. Moderator is Sarah Bedford, Investigations Editor for the Washington Examiner; Tony Blankley Fellow, Steamboat Institute.
Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this program possible:
- Adolph Coors Foundation
- Diana Davis Spencer Foundation
- The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
- Jack Roth Charitable Foundation
- Arthur N. Rupe Foundation
- Tina Snider Foundation
- The Anschutz Foundation
- Woodford Foundation for Limited Government
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